The video is about growing apple trees from seed. The host shares his experience of growing his own apple variety, Prigioni Apple, from a seed he planted three years ago. He explains the process of planting apple seeds, including selecting a ripe and organic apple, extracting the seeds, and drying them for two to three days. He then shares two methods of starting the seeds: direct seeding in the fall, which involves planting the seeds in the ground, and starting the seeds indoors using a container or plastic bag with moist paper towels, then placing them in the fridge to mimic a dormancy period.
The host also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of growing apple trees from seed, including the possibility of not getting the same variety as the parent tree. He also compares growing from seed to grafting, which involves cloning a specific variety of apple tree. The host encourages viewers to try growing their own apple trees from seed, citing the joy and excitement of not knowing what variety they will get.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Apple seeds need to be dried for 2-3 days before planting.
2. Apple seeds should be planted in the fall to allow for a dormancy period.
3. Apple seeds can be direct-seeded into the ground or started indoors in a container.
4. The ideal temperature for germinating apple seeds is around 40°F (4°C).
5. Apple seeds can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to a couple of months to germinate.
6. Apple trees grown from seed may not produce fruit that is true to the variety of the parent tree.
7. Grafting is a process that allows for the reproduction of a specific variety of apple tree.
8. Dwarf rootstocks can be used to control the size of an apple tree.
9. Apple trees grown on dwarf rootstocks can produce fruit in as little as 2-3 years.
10. Standard apple trees can take 8-10 years to produce fruit.
11. Apple seeds can be stored in the refrigerator for 60-70 days to simulate winter dormancy.
12. Apple trees prefer to be planted directly in the ground rather than being transplanted.
13. Pruning an apple tree can help control its size and promote fruiting.
14. Apple trees can be pruned in the spring to remove branches that are not producing fruit.